Pets and Animals

An animal cruelty investigation is underway in Harris County after three dogs were found malnourished and another was found dead at a home in southeast Houston.

PetSet is hoping to save as many lives as possible by putting out dog houses primarily in Houston's northeast side, including the area known as the “Corridor of Cruelty.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval of Laverdia, a drug to treat dogs with lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphatic system.

Texas is expanding its annual oral rabies vaccine program to include far West Texas and hand-distribution in urban areas to combat a new variant moving in from New Mexico.

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection. 

Ladonna Aboubsi recently had her day in court and lost. A petition to change the outcome is gaining traffic on social media. Just remember there's always two sides.

The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.

The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.

The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.

Rex, an approximately 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday and was later found safe Tuesday night.

Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.

A Texas City woman says her rental home was infested with rats and an over-6-foot snake.

First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.

When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names.  The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.

Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the venomous timber rattlesnakes of the East Texas pine forests.

After a decade of service and 140 national assignments, including high-profile deployments to Uvalde and the Pulse nightclub, Gio, the FBI's first crisis response canine, is retiring to live with his longtime handler.